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Old 04-07-2009, 04:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Privacy Concerns.

Reading back through old posts whilst trying to get a "measure" of the forum, I noticed that quite a lot of private information is divulged here.

I'm not attempting to scaremonger, teach you how to "suck eggs", or otherwise patronise, but I think that in some cases, there is serious cause for concern........(mine and another PIO member's concern for others).

As someone who has been cyber-stalked in the past (yes, I'm that popular) and subsequently stalked by email and phone calls, I can assure you that it is not that hard to trace someone simply by divulging your real or username, coupled with your location.

In my instance, I simply posted that I was having trouble with my server (Primus) and from that info alone, they got to me. How? They simply guessed that my username (on that particular forum) was also my email addy ie. itcouldbeworse@iprimus.com.au (this isn't my addy by the way). They then used what is called an Anonymous Re-mailer to send me malicious emails.

On another occasion, I divulged my given and surname, and location, and they went through the phonebook till they got me...........which was pretty easy really 'cause I was the only one with those initials. There then commenced a couple of months of my house, boat, and vehicle being egged, because of course, they got my address from the phone book. In this instance, I am certain that the perpetrators were members of PETA who targeted me because I was a fisho and was "cruel to animals"

I'm sure that UK forces members and ADF members are well aware of security issues and take precautions, but family members of same, should be aware of these issues and also post in relative anonymity. I worry constantly in regard to ex-forces (3 older boys ex senior NCO's) who post images and details in arenas such as facebook, and online Regimental re-unions and the like, add to that worry.

I have also seen kids divulge their telephone numbers here.

A few things that I have learned and recommend:

When using forums, have a different user name for each forum (different sites). If there is any controversy on a particular forum, where someone feels they want to "have a go" outside that forum, then if you have a different username, they can't google you, find your other forum postings, and follow you to another forum.

Don't use your email addy as a username, or divulge your server, then they can't put two and two together and get your email addy.

Don't use your real name as a username if you have divulged your location, then they can't look you up in the phone book.

Don't divulge your telephone number or address in an open forum.

Don't think that because you are "non-controversial" that cyber-stalkers will leave you alone. Although being controversial can invite retribution, often stalkers will target those they feel are more vulnerable........those who by not engaging in controversial threads, may appear more "timid".

Remember, if you post photos of your kids or self, outside your property and you have a general location with your username, then a search in the general area via google maps, can find your property, now that they've imaged and listed street images.

Stay safe, and please add other recommends if you can think of any.

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Old 04-07-2009, 04:12 AM   #2 (permalink)
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All good points Kev,
As moderators we do discourage people from posting information such as email addresses and phone numbers in threads however it's almost impossible for us to catch every instance so there will be occasions where they slip through and I encourage you or anyone else to let us know using the report post button if you have any concerns,that way we can edit any posts where it is appropriate.
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Good advice Kev. A measure of common sense also has to be considered. If someone targets you here or in real life they will find a way. Identity theft is a real concern in this day and age. I think we should all remember though given the number of 'interest' based forums that operate worlwide the corelating number of malicious attacks is minute. Lets keep the risk in proportion.

And yes my name is Fiona and I live in Woodvale WA.... Or do I? I am actually Earlswood in disguise..ok I admit it.
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Too easy on here mate ,send a pm and ask for a read response , Fi you aint the virtual one your oh and kids are real (seen them ) not holographs

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Too easy on here mate ,send a pm and ask for a read response , Fi you aint the virtual one your oh and kids are real (seen them ) not holographs

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You got me there...sometimes wish they were virtual though.....
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Good post Kev and as Nigel said when we spot users with email addresses as username or personal contact details such as phone numbers, email addresses etc we usually delete them and inform the user to either encourage use of te Pm system or email using the email feature.

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I never realised that 'they' went that far to get our details
Maybe I am naive or just daft but this has made me aware I need to be on my guard more often. I am going to speak to the kids too.
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You have to be canny using the net, I never put my actual birth date when joining a site always change one of the figures, I never use my actual email always use another account. Even on Facebook where my name appears it would be hard to find me.

You have to think like a hacker or a stalker.

Clean up the computer regularly run spy ware, and delete temp files and cookies all the time.

Google your forum user names and you will find your posts on the web and then people can trace you to a forum.
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Bumping this as there appears to be a lot of members using their real name along with their location.

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They also go through your rubbish and also go through your letterbox most identity fraud is from the letterbox evidently

I am more concerned about fraud than cyber stalking.

Very easy for anyone to find out about us these days without the web I believe or else I would not get all the junk mail letters we receive and all have nothing to do with where I go on the web. Unfortunately we are sold on lists to people.
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